Phoenix

Facts about Phoenix

Name: David Michael Farrell

Date of Birth: 8th February 1977

Height: ?

Location: lives in LA now. but he is originally from Plymouth, Massachusetts, but then moved to Mission Viejo, California

Martial Status: Phoenix is married (28-12-02)

Ethnic Origin: American

Siblings: older brother, Joe

Instrument: Bass

Gear: Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray basses
          Ampeg SVT Classic head
          Ampeg SVT Classic cabinets
          Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings
          Dunlop Picks (.88)
          DBX 160 compressor
          Monster cables
          Sans Amp
          Boss Pedals
          Whirlwind direct boxes
          Shure wireless

Past Bands: Phoenix was the original bass player for Xero, but he left to tour with the The Snax for a year and a half before returning to linkin park.

School: Phoenix graduated from UCLA. Other schools and their mascots that Phoenix went to include: Montevideo Mountaineers, La Paz Caballeros, Mission Viejo Diablo's, UCLA Bruins.

College: When they were just starting out, Phoenix and Brad were college room-mates so they would practice with each other.

Cartoon Character that represents him best: Phoenix thinks Prince Ali from Aladdin represents him best, although he'd say Simba, but he's a lion so that doesn't work.

Music he likes: Weezer, The Beatles, Deftones, Roots, Bob Marley, Sarah McLaughlin, Hughes & Wagner, Harrod & Funck

Inspiration: His mom is his biggest inspiration and so is his brother Joe. His mom taught him to play the guitar.

Instruments Played: Phoenix plays alot of instruments, including the violin & cello. He plays both those instruments on the Reanimation albums. He wishes he could play the drums.

Most humiliating experience: Phoenix's most humiliating experience on stage is slipping and falling in front of everyone

Stuffs 'bout Phoenix:
- The Snax was a band from Orange County, CA. They were a Christian Punk band.
- Phoenix loves Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream
- His favourite movie is Braveheart
- His fantasy girl is his wife
- Phoenix's favourite food is Mexican
- He is also responsible for some of the writing on the "Hybrid Theory" CD.
- Phoenix prefers boxes to briefs
- He likes to play soccer and snowboard
- His advice is to take naps
- Phoenix was raised in a Catholic family until 2nd grade... then went to a protestant church...
- Phoenix was asked which LP member he would eat if he was stuck on a desert island and he said: "I don't know who I'd eat first, but Brad would be last... he's all bone and grissle."

Quote: "After a long year out of the band, it's been incredible to rejoin and be back in the mix. I appreciate everyone who supports us both on the website and at our live shows more than I could ever express. To be afforded the opportunity to do something I've always loved, with a bunch of friends, is truly a blessing. Thank You." –Phoenix